Panasonic PV-GS9 operating instructions Using the Reset button

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Playback (Pictures)

Playback (Sound)

Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

•Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input jacks used for the connection.

•Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].

Playback picture is not clear.

•Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (p. 67)

Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared.

•Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (p. 12) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it.

Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder or the headphones.

•Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume. (p. 35)

Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

•[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (p. 44)

The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.

•If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.

Sounds cannot be played back.

•Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (p. 44)

•Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [►] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (p. 36)

Recorded pictures are not clear.

•Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (p. 25)

	Photoshot Playback images do not look
	normal.
Card	• The picture may be damaged. In order to
	prevent the loss of image data, backing up
	on a Cassette or a personal computer is
	recommended. (pp. 44, 48)

During Playback the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication is displayed.

•The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.

Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.

•Either the Camcorder or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.

The Camcorder clatters when shaking it.

	• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a
Others	malfunction.
	When the USB Cable is disconnected, an
	error message will appear on PC.
	• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click
	the [	] icon in the task tray and follow the
	instructions on the screen. (p. 49)

Using the RESET button

1Open the LCD Monitor. (p. 19)

2Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt.

2 1

3Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press the [RESET] Button 4 .

4

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